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 | University wins record freedom of speech fine challenge A record fine had been issued by the Office for Students over the university's trans and non-binary inclusion policy. Source: © BBC News |
 | Calls for clarity over schools smartphone ban Minister plan to ban smartphones in English schools, but headteachers and campaigners have called for more direction on how to enforce it. Source: © BBC News |
 | Phones to be banned in schools by law in England under government plans Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create "a clear legal requirement for schools". Source: © BBC News |
 | 'Huge relief' as students given loans 'in error' get repayment reprieve Approximately 22,000 weekend students had been told their courses were never eligible for student finance. Source: © BBC News |
 | New university free speech complaints system to come into force this year Universities could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income if they are found to have failed to protect free speech. Source: © BBC News |
 | Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK. Source: © BBC News |
 | The city where primary school places come with a toilet-training guide Teachers say more children are starting school without skills like basic communication and potty training. Source: © BBC News |
 | Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and must immediately pay the money back. Source: © BBC News |
 | Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains. Source: © BBC News |
 | 22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loans Those affected have been told their courses were never eligible for maintenance or childcare loans Source: © BBC News |
 | Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation. Source: © BBC News |
 | Teachers' union warns of 'masculinity crisis brewing' in schools NASUWT's leader said there is a "ticking time bomb" if male pupils cannot be helped with misogyny. Source: © BBC News |
 | Teachers vow to 'fight censorship' after school book row The UK's largest education union says librarians have reported "internal and external censorship". Source: © BBC News |
 | Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant. Source: © BBC News |
 | 'I can't stop using it' - under-16s have their say on possible social media ban Thirty three children discussed possible limits the government are considering on social media. Source: © BBC News |
| New university free speech complaints system to come into force this year Universities could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income if they are found to have failed to protect free speech. Source: © BBC News |
 | My weekly juggling act - being a teacher to other children and a mum to my own Many teachers say they struggle to balance the pressures of their job with the demands of being a parent. Source: © BBC News |
 | The parents using play to stop children getting 'trapped' by screens Researchers say more speech and interaction around children can aid the development of young brains. Source: © BBC News |